Computer Speakers

Pros: Large desktop speakers. A definite improvement from standard speakers

Cons: No way to turn off the speakers from the controller. Makes "popping" noises when on standby. Plastic (cheap) enclosure for the satellites.

Purchased these this week, and had them replaced with another set - which exhibited the same flaw.
Two may be a curse, but they both did the same thing so I would be wary.
When on standby, the speakers issued a very low sounding 'ticking' sound (every 3 seconds or so), and the subwoofer exhibited a medium-frequency humming noise.
(no, not interference - tried with computer off...

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Ill keep this short and sweet. I've had mine for four years and it has done every duty in the book that a set of speakers can do. Its been moved back and forth from dorm to dorm, apartment to apartment - all the while ensuring Im kicked out as soon as I arrive. These things rock!
The small speakers do tend to be outclassed by the bass driver. They get loud, but the dont project...” --mattphones

“Like many others, I was very skeptical about the Swans M10 2.1. How can something that retails for only around US$60 in China get such rave reviews in the Internet audio circles? So I bought one to check it out, after all it was only US$80 from where I live.
Sure, it has wooden enclosures unlike the downright nasty plastic used by at this price range, but it still looks kinda cheap to...” --Palladium

“Purchased these this week, and had them replaced with another set - which exhibited the same flaw.
Two may be a curse, but they both did the same thing so I would be wary.
When on standby, the speakers issued a very low sounding 'ticking' sound (every 3 seconds or so), and the subwoofer exhibited a medium-frequency humming noise.
(no, not interference - tried with computer off...” --Fademan77

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I just got these and am impressed with the detail and clarity of these speakers. I only wanted something simple, small, and cheap. I was looking at the swans but don't have the opportunity to listen to them here in hawaii. We are pretty limited to whats available here and on Oahu is where they'd most likely have more options for me to listen to. But back to the review. I am currently...” --Hawaiiancerveza

“Outstanding pair of computer speakers. The mid-bass punchiness is much better than I imagined. However, the two main speakers are not capable of handling deep bass-- this is where the sub-woofer would come in handy -- it'd perfect this speaker set by compensating for its only weakness - deep punchy bass. The speakers look very good.......well designed.
Tried Aktimate...” --Skwalker

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This was my very first set of non-crap quality speakers. I have to tell you, i was very pleased with the sound of these, and they still amaze me at times. They are a good sounding pair of speakers for 100-130 dollars. Perfect for movies, music, and even gaming. The only thing that disappointed me was the lack of bass under 50hz, but from 50hz up the bass was again, great quality for the...” --Xaborus

“Build quality is good:
Woofer dust cap and tweeter both pop back out if you push them in, so it is relatively 'child proof'.
Sound, especially treble and mids are satisfying but the bass can be boomy with bad tonal accuracy if placed on the wrong surface like a wooden desk etc which simply becomes an acoustic extension of these.
So you either need lots of space for speaker stands, a...” --GREQ

“Purchased this system off of Ebay.
Overall very good sound, impressive sound output with powerful bass response, at its price point ($250} I think it is the system to beat, the satellites sound nice and bright and do not get drowned out by the subwoofer's bass output at any volume level, this system will definitely get loud and I did not notice any distortion, I mainly listen to music but it...” --Croozer

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Before I start my review, I would like to Thank RIVA Audio team for a review sample of Turbo X provided to me in exchange for my honest opinion.
### UPDATE 5-4-15 - scroll to the bottom of the review to read about RIVA Turbo X carry bag ###
Thanks to the original Jambox, going back a few years, wireless speakers used to be a popular “accessory” for your...” --twister6